![]() But much as Eric embodies a stalwart, if fretful, morality, Hanssen remains a cipher, apparently untroubled by his lies and hypocrisies. Parallel investigations and multiple layers of deceit are galvanized by smart, taut, mostly understated performances. The film focuses on Eric and Hanssen's tight, tense association, as each suffers differently for the lies he's forced to tell. This successful production should please those with an appreciation for complex dramas with a basis in factual characters.īreach can't seem to get around the mystery that Hanssen presents. American-born Cinematographer Tak Fujimoto creates mystic images, while Composer Michael Danna matches his compositions and carries the moods. As always, the strength of the central performances will differ with each viewer’s attachment to those cast in respective roles but generally, all acquit themselves well, with Chris Cooper particularly eerie as Hanssen.ĭirector/co-screen adaptor Billy Ray thankfully avoids over-indulging in too much modern sensationalism - apart from the totally fictionalized, sexual perversions of the main character. That said, this production remains superior movie entertainment. While based on specific amazing facts regarding anti-American spy Robert Hanssen, many situations are fabrications of the screenwriter. Thanks to a friend’s recommendation I came late to this one and while constantly watchable (in fact quite engrossing) Breach is to be taken as a Hollywood product.
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